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Easy Japanese Chicken Karaage Recipe!

Chicken Karaage Recipe

This Chicken Karaage is incredibly crispy on the outside and juicy inside, marinated with bold Japanese flavors. It’s the ultimate comfort food that’s quick, easy, and totally crave-worthy.
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Marinating Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Calories: 2263kcal
Author: Jacob Allen
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Grater (for garlic and ginger)
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot
  • Tongs or slotted spoon
  • Wire rack or paper towels
  • Kitchen thermometer (optional but helpful)

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons sake
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • ⅛ teaspoon sesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 ¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup potato starch
  • 1 quart canola oil or as needed

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sake, mirin, sesame oil, sugar, pepper, cayenne, and salt.
    In a bowl, combine garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sake, mirin, sesame oil, sugar, pepper, cayenne, and salt.
  • Add chicken pieces and mix well. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
  • Heat canola oil in a deep pan to 170°C (340°F).
    Heat canola oil in a deep pan to 170°C (340°F).
  • Coat each chicken piece evenly with potato starch.
    Coat each chicken piece evenly with potato starch.
  • Fry the chicken in batches for 5–6 minutes or until golden and crisp.
    Fry the chicken in batches for 5–6 minutes or until golden and crisp.
  • Remove and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
    Remove and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
  • Let it rest for 2–3 minutes before serving.
  • Serve hot with optional dips or sides like salad or rice.
    Easy Japanese Chicken Karaage Recipe!

Nutrition

Calories: 2263kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 226g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 921mg | Potassium: 370mg